“More than 1 in 4 adults in the United States—over 70 million people—have a disability,” reports The Arc, a national organization that advocates for individuals and families
By Lara Hemingway, former trustee of the Library Board and current Board President for the Northwest Autism Center When my kids were little, we frequently
Do you like cooking or experimenting in the kitchen? Now is your chance to show us what you’ve got! On March 26 at Indian Trail and on March 27 at Liberty Park, the Spokane Public Library is hosting its first ever teen cooking competition. In teams of two, participants will
At many of our library locations, we offer weekly programs for our middle and high-school-aged patrons to make new friends, enjoy fun activities, and have a safe place to hang out. We are excited to announce that these programs have made it across the river to our South Hill location.
Have you ever had a late night thought to read a new book or get a movie to watch? Or maybe a library is a bit too far to travel to at that moment. With the 24/7 Library Kiosks, accessing materials has never been so convenient! The kiosks are like
Get to know the 2024 Artists-In-Residence! From oil painting to different types of fiber experimentation, you don’t want to miss getting to know this set of artists rotating through residencies at The Hive® this year! Stop by Wednesdays from 4-6pm during Open Studio at The Hive® to get a front-row
Written by Lisa Gardner As I write this blog, I remember my early memories of visiting the downtown Spokane Library with my late grandmother, Sarah Gardner. I was 8 or 9 years old and could remember finding a good book, going into a corner, and babysitting myself with words by
We’re sharing a list here of some—not nearly all—recently published titles that highlight Black history and are available on Spokane Public Library shelves. This list is wide-ranging, from picture books for kids to poetry for teens to novels and memoirs for adults. The subjects of the books, too, are as
“More than 1 in 4 adults in the United States—over 70 million people—have a disability,” reports The Arc, a national organization that advocates for individuals and families
By Lara Hemingway, former trustee of the Library Board and current Board President for the Northwest Autism Center When my kids were little, we frequently
Do you like cooking or experimenting in the kitchen? Now is your chance to show us what you’ve got! On March 26 at Indian Trail and on March 27 at Liberty Park, the Spokane Public Library is hosting its first ever teen cooking competition. In teams of two, participants will
At many of our library locations, we offer weekly programs for our middle and high-school-aged patrons to make new friends, enjoy fun activities, and have a safe place to hang out. We are excited to announce that these programs have made it across the river to our South Hill location.
Have you ever had a late night thought to read a new book or get a movie to watch? Or maybe a library is a bit too far to travel to at that moment. With the 24/7 Library Kiosks, accessing materials has never been so convenient! The kiosks are like
Get to know the 2024 Artists-In-Residence! From oil painting to different types of fiber experimentation, you don’t want to miss getting to know this set of artists rotating through residencies at The Hive® this year! Stop by Wednesdays from 4-6pm during Open Studio at The Hive® to get a front-row
Written by Lisa Gardner As I write this blog, I remember my early memories of visiting the downtown Spokane Library with my late grandmother, Sarah Gardner. I was 8 or 9 years old and could remember finding a good book, going into a corner, and babysitting myself with words by
We’re sharing a list here of some—not nearly all—recently published titles that highlight Black history and are available on Spokane Public Library shelves. This list is wide-ranging, from picture books for kids to poetry for teens to novels and memoirs for adults. The subjects of the books, too, are as
